Writing
一代 (yí dài) — how to say "generation" in Chinese
一代
Generation
noun
Character composition
一
one
代
generation
Radicals / Keys
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
下一代
xià yídài
next generation
一代人
yídài rén
a generation of people
年轻一代
niánqīng yídài
younger generation
Examples
我们这一代人有不同的想法。
Our generation has different ideas.
这是一代新人。
This is a new generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "generation" in Chinese?
"generation" in Chinese is 一代 (yí dài).
What does 一代 mean in English?
一代 (yí dài) means "Generation".
How is 一代 pronounced?
It is pronounced yí dài (written as yi dai, yidai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "generation" in Chinese characters?
It is written 一代: 一 has 1 stroke, 代 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 一代?
一代 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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